On May 21, police say the mother and daughter were visiting Atlantic City and walking down the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue when they were approached by Pelzer. Pelzer allegedly tried to rob them and stabbed both women several times with a 12-inch butcher knife. An Atlantic City Police Officer who was patrolling nearby witnessed the stabbing, ordered Pelzer to drop the weapon and placed her into custody, according to investigators.

Both victims were taken to the hospital where they died from their injuries. Pelzer was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. During a court appearance in May, Pelzer laughed, frowned, grimaced and asked repeatedly where her lawyer was.

On Tuesday, Pelzer was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree felony murder, two counts of first-degree robbery and weapons offenses. She remains in custody on $1.5 million cash bail.